Switching to a Mac For Dummies by Arnold Reinhold (English) Paperback Book

Description: Switching to a Mac For Dummies by Arnold Reinhold Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transition The number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transition The number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold walks you through the Mac OS, user interface, and icons. Youll learn how to set up your Mac, move your files from your PC to your Mac, switch applications, get your Mac online, network your Mac, secure your Mac, work with the iLife suite, troubleshoot common problems, and more. Dives in to helping you make the switch from PC to Mac as smooth and effortless as possibleWalks you through the latest features of Mac OS X Lion to help you take advantage of all the cool things your Mac can do that you might not know aboutOffers clear instructions for working with the iLife applications, running Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp, networking your Mac, and switching your family or your business to a MacShares essential advice for troubleshooting common problems and provides easy tips for keeping your Mac happy Switching to Mac For Dummies, Mac OS X Lion Edition is all you need to switch to a Mac and never look back! Notes Fully updated for Apples newest generation of hardware and the forthcoming release of Mac OS X Lion. Back Cover Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too! Congratulations! Youve decided to leave hassles behind and join the user-friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. Itll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you havent already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Macs handy built-in apps, and how to work the Mac way. Meet the family -- compare the MacBook Air Flap Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too! Congratulations! Youve decided to leave hassles behind and join the user-friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. Itll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you havent already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Macs handy built-in apps, and how to work the Mac way. Meet the family -- compare the MacBook Air Author Biography Arnold Reinhold has more than three decades of experience in the software industry. His first Apple product was a Mac 512. He has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Mac mini Hacks & Mods For Dummies, Green IT For Dummies, and Internet Quick Reference For Dummies. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Informed Switching Starts Here 7 Chapter 1: Why Switch? Demystifying the Mac Mantra 9 Chapter 2: Meet the Mac Family 23 Chapter 3: Deciding What to Buy 49 Part II: Making the Switch 83 Chapter 4: The Big Day: Setting Up Your Mac 85 Chapter 5: Mac OS X for Windows Users 99 Chapter 6: Moving Files from Your PC to the Mac 131 Chapter 7: Switching Applications 149 Part III: Connecting Hither and Yon 169 Chapter 8: Getting Your Mac Online 171 Chapter 9: Networking the Mac Way 195 Chapter 10: Staying Secure in a Connected World 215 Chapter 11: Connecting with iDevices, iTunes, and iCloud 235 Part IV: More Software, More Choices 247 Chapter 12: Picturing iPhoto 249 Chapter 13: Producing Movies and Music on Your Mac 261 Chapter 14: Building Your Space on the Web 273 Chapter 15: Enjoying Other OS X Goodies 283 Chapter 16: Oops, Its a PC: Running Windows on Your Mac 297 Part V: Specialty Switching Scenarios 307 Chapter 17: Switching with the Whole Family in Mind 309 Chapter 18: Switching Your Business to Macs 329 Chapter 19: Desktop to Dashcode: OS X Advanced 335 Part VI: The Part of Tens 347 Chapter 20: Ten Terrific Troubleshooting Tips 349 Chapter 21: Ten Ways Your Mac Can Help the Planet 361 Chapter 22: Ten Creative Uses for Your Old PC 369 Appendix: Mac Speak versus Windows Speak: A Translation Glossary 373 Index 401 Bonus Chapter 1: Converting from OS 9 and Other Operating Systems BC 1 Long Description Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too! Congratulations! Youve decided to leave hassles behind and join the user-friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. Itll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you havent already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Macs handy built-in apps, and how to work the Mac way. Meet the family compare the MacBook Air Details ISBN111802446X Year 2011 ISBN-10 111802446X ISBN-13 9781118024461 Media Book Author Arnold Reinhold Pages 432 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 004.165 Short Title SWITCHING TO A MAC FOR DUMMIES Language English Edition 3rd Publication Date 2011-10-14 Tag 2012dummiespromo Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Format Paperback UK Release Date 2011-10-14 NZ Release Date 2011-09-16 Edition Description Mac OS X Lion Edition Imprint For Dummies Replaces 9780470466612 Illustrations Screen captures: 175 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2011-10-14 AU Release Date 2011-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36271722;

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